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A review by allingoodtime
Erik by Sawyer Bennett
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Original review from November 2018:
From the moment Erik met Blue in the first book of this series, Bishop, I’ve been anticipating their story. Sawyer Bennett never disappoints. They are both such amazing characters.
There are things that happen with these two that I can’t even allude to without giving spoilers, but I’m going to say that I’m glad the author didn’t give them an aha moment where everything is seen with such clarity that there are bluebirds singing on their shoulders. Erik has never hidden the fact that he’s been a player (and I don’t mean a hockey player). Although Blue is now a very sensible woman with heavy responsibilities on her shoulders, she had her wild days in her past also. So keeping them grounded in reality when it comes to their past was a great choice in this story.
As always, this author writes unbelievable chemistry between her hero and heroine. The restraint that is shown by both Erik and Blue while they have such a connection is a lot of fun to read. Quite frankly, it made me fall even harder for them both.
There is something so sweet about the way the guys on this hockey team lean on one another. Sure, they have their brotherly moments where they rib each other. But it’s undeniable that they will all have each other’s backs no matter what. Both the ribbing and the got your back mentality are displayed with Legend and Tacker in this story. I know it’s not Tacker’s time yet…he isn’t ready. I sure want to give that man a hug, though. With Legend, I see a lot of fun coming when his story is told. I cannot wait.
Update after reading the audiobook version December 2024:
I still love Erik and Blue, after all of these years. Having read all of this author's hockey romance books now, this reread hits differently. I can see her growth from the Cold Fury series to this one in individualizing the players and how much of a family she is building the team to be. The narrators are excellent. I still think I connected more emotionally to the ebook version than the audiobook version, but the chemistry is definitely there for this couple.
From the moment Erik met Blue in the first book of this series, Bishop, I’ve been anticipating their story. Sawyer Bennett never disappoints. They are both such amazing characters.
There are things that happen with these two that I can’t even allude to without giving spoilers, but I’m going to say that I’m glad the author didn’t give them an aha moment where everything is seen with such clarity that there are bluebirds singing on their shoulders. Erik has never hidden the fact that he’s been a player (and I don’t mean a hockey player). Although Blue is now a very sensible woman with heavy responsibilities on her shoulders, she had her wild days in her past also. So keeping them grounded in reality when it comes to their past was a great choice in this story.
As always, this author writes unbelievable chemistry between her hero and heroine. The restraint that is shown by both Erik and Blue while they have such a connection is a lot of fun to read. Quite frankly, it made me fall even harder for them both.
There is something so sweet about the way the guys on this hockey team lean on one another. Sure, they have their brotherly moments where they rib each other. But it’s undeniable that they will all have each other’s backs no matter what. Both the ribbing and the got your back mentality are displayed with Legend and Tacker in this story. I know it’s not Tacker’s time yet…he isn’t ready. I sure want to give that man a hug, though. With Legend, I see a lot of fun coming when his story is told. I cannot wait.
Update after reading the audiobook version December 2024:
I still love Erik and Blue, after all of these years. Having read all of this author's hockey romance books now, this reread hits differently. I can see her growth from the Cold Fury series to this one in individualizing the players and how much of a family she is building the team to be. The narrators are excellent. I still think I connected more emotionally to the ebook version than the audiobook version, but the chemistry is definitely there for this couple.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment